Bryon Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Is there any option to replacing the gas cylinders for the hood and trunk? All are in need of replacement. I use a telescoping paint handle to hold the hood open now. The trunk is smaller and lighter so it is not the problem the hood is. Old spring hood-and trunk- mechanisms worked great and didn't require replacement! If gas cylinders are the only fix, where is a good source? I have a 1990 Driftwood coupe. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I don't think getting replacements is a problem except the auto parts stores may not have the Reatta listed.Take a sample part or maybe someone here already knows what other cars have the same size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nittany Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I recently purchased a set from this Ebay seller . . . very pleased with product and speed of shipping (which was $6.80 to my zip code in PA) . . . out of pocket less than $37.00 which you can use to compare buying at your local parts store.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-NEW-HOO...92618QQtcZphoto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryon Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 Thanks very much for the info! $37 plus the ship charge is OK. I remembered, I thought, a hundred dollars cost- maybe that was for the Volvo trunk cylinders- which I got rid of! Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reatta1 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I had to replace my trunk cylinders about a year or so ago and the parts house had them listed in their book. Also a bunch cheaper than going to the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Advance was able to get lift cylinders without trouble for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Now we need a supplier for the glove box cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Huh? What's a glove box cylinder? I grab the latches from other Buicks at the local u-pick yard.Then my buddy in about 2 minutes takes out the glove box key cylinders. I keep the latches and paint them when I need them. Then I put back in my original Reatta lock cylinders and I am back in business for low cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 He is referring to the rod that prevents the glove box from falling open too fast. I need one on my Reatta glove box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Must be an '88 thing as my '89 doesn't have it to the best of my knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 yes. 88 only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kitskaboodle Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Always check Rockauto first before ordering anything. They are often cheaper IF you dont need to go AC/Delco.I replaced all of mine and they were quite inexpensive.I recall they were a german brand but I dont remember which one. Maybe Sachs or Olins?Kit 85 & 86 Fiero / 90 Reatta coupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawja Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Sahein came up with a fix for the '88 glove box strut, involved drilling out the cylinder and filling with power steering fluid as I recall then closing the hole with solder.I never got around to trying it myself though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I remember that fix. I never tried it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Ross Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I played with one a bit too, thought by adding a bit of oil it might improve the seal. Very nominal improvement only, maybe the fluid fill is worth a try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I assume, from reading the above posts, oil is what dampened the cylinder when new. If so and it needs more oil added to make it work again, how did the original oil get away? If it was a bad seal, the seal will still be bad if you add more oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 When I cut one of mine open it did not look like it had any oil in it, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Could could the dampening be achieved by controlling how the air inside the cylinder is released? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Ross Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I think they were just pneumatically dampened, air charged only and with age the piston seal has worn/ deteriorated? The porting thru or past the piston whould have done the dampening, I'm pretty sure it's the piston seal that's toast.Don't really like the idea of spilling a ounce of oil in the glove box. I have to pull my glove box to alter some wiring to trial some new chips from Ryan, I'll have another look while I've got that cylinder out, maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Greg, It's full of air, pardon the pun. I just had my glove box out. There is no oil in it.Jon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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